Institutional Characteristics
The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) is an American collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I which was formed on July 27, 1962. The WAC covers a broad expanse of the western United States, with member institutions located in Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington, along with the "non-western" states of Missouri, Illinois (traditionally associated with the Midwest), and Texas (traditionally associated with the South)..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). By school type, there are 6 public and 3 private schools in colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC). By school level, all 9 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Private (for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| California State University-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Chicago State University | Chicago, IL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) is $16,189 for State residents and $25,377 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 73.56% and graduation rate is 49.11%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University | $17,800 | 82.84% | 45% | 20:1 | 103,072 |
| California Baptist University | $38,058 | 63.73% | 57% | 19:1 | 11,489 |
| California State University-Bakersfield | $7,636 / $19,517 | 85.21% | 48% | 21:1 | 10,972 |
| Chicago State University | $11,204 / $12,018 | 47.47% | 21% | 10:1 | 2,366 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $11,286 / $27,760 | 75.98% | 57% | 14:1 | 16,003 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus | $7,626 / $24,751 | 57.26% | 50% | 15:1 | 13,904 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,537 / $19,333 | 93.90% | 51% | 20:1 | 31,940 |
| Utah Valley University | $6,269 / $17,830 | - | 38% | 25:1 | 41,262 |
| Seattle University | $51,324 | 82.12% | 75% | 11:1 | 7,268 |
| Average | $16,189 / $25,377 | 73.56% | 49.11% | 17.22:1 | 26,475 |